A kitchen scale is helpful in giving more precise measurements for cooking and baking. A kitchen scale provides smaller increments of measurement which leads to more accuracy that can make or break a recipe. It can help manage portions for healthy eating as well as convert measurements.This eco-friendly bamboo scale features a capacity of 11lbs (5kgs), measured at 1g/0.1oz increment. It measures in g, lb: oz, ml, oz:fl. It has a convenient tare function that lets you zero out the container and allows for the measurement of multiple ingredients in the same bowl. Its slim profile makes it easy to store. It includes 3 AAA batteries and then automatic shut-off functions save on batteries.AccuChef has a 2-year warranty on this product.